Illinois may be know as the Land of Lincoln, but the attractions it offers for kids and families go beyond the 16th president and the Windy City. There are lots of fun, quirky, active, outdoorsy, ...

Illinois Master Naturalist volunteers are making a significant impact in their communities, connecting people with nature through conservation, education and hands-on restoration projects.

Like in 1860, secession debates rage from sea to shining sea throughout the American Republic. The latest can be found in ...

Tens of thousands of federal employees were fired in the last week. Here's the story of two former members of the U.S. Forest Service, who, up until a few days ago, worked at Midewin National ...

Majority Party Democrats had mixed reactions to Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday, with leadership in the General Assembly offering praise amid criticisms from members of the ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his State of the State address on Wednesday. Here are some of the reactions from local ...

Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday unveiled his $55.2 billion state budget plan 2026. The spending plan would be the largest in ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his highly anticipated budget address on Wednesday in Springfield, laying out his strategy to address a significant budget shortfall of more than $3 billion.

Gov. JB Pritzker took to the podium Wednesday for the annual State of the State address where he talked about the upcoming budget as well as other legislation. The ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address in Springfield Wednesday, warning of challenges ahead and presenting his budget proposal for the new fiscal year.

Nestled in the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, Galena is a time capsule of 19th-century charm with a modern twist.

With Civil War history, ghostly streets, and a tumultuous past, this semi-abandoned riverside Illinois town makes for a ...